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    M7 Fresh vs. Exclusive Oud

    M7 Fresh by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    M7 Fresh

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Toilette2004
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Exclusive Oud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: M7 Fresh vs. Exclusive Oud
    M7 FreshExclusive Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20042016
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud—
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    M7 Fresh

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Oud
    Fresh

    Exclusive Oud

    Oud
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
    Saffron
    Heart
    OudGingerBitter Orange
    Leather
    Base
    VetiverMusk
    OudPatchouliCedarCinnamon

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: M7 Fresh vs. Exclusive Oud
    M7 FreshExclusive Oud
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud made approachable. That's the trick here, the citrus keeps it bright while the oud adds depth, making it work across seasons without losing its sophistication.M7 Fresh
    Rich. Commanding. Eight hours of it. Zara's 2016 exclusive delivers oud that doesn't apologize, dark, resinous, with leather and cinnamon doing the heavy lifting.Exclusive Oud